research Fibroblasts: Origins, Definitions, and Functions in Health and Disease
Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.
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research Resident Macrophages of the Lung and Liver: The Guardians of Our Tissues
Lung and liver macrophages protect our tissues and their dysfunction can cause various diseases.
research CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ Regulatory Tregs Inhibit Fibrocyte Recruitment and Fibrosis via Suppression of FGF-9 Production in the TGF-β1 Exposed Murine Lung
Special immune cells called Tregs can help prevent lung scarring by blocking a specific growth factor.
research Radioprotection of Lung Tissue by Soy Isoflavones
Soy isoflavones can protect lung tissue from radiation damage.
research Novel Nanoparticulate Systems for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Review
Nanoparticles may improve treatment for lung disease by targeting cells better and reducing side effects.
research Dissecting Fibroblast Heterogeneity in Health and Fibrotic Disease
Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in both healthy and diseased tissues, and understanding them better could improve treatments for fibrotic diseases.
research MicroRNA-21 in Skin Fibrosis: Potential for Diagnosis and Treatment
MicroRNA-21 could help diagnose and treat skin fibrosis.
research Fibroproliferative Genes Are Preferentially Expressed in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Age-Related Loss of Innate Immune Antimicrobial Function of Dermal Fat Is Mediated by Transforming Growth Factor Beta
Targeting TGFβ can improve skin immunity in older people.
research The Multifaceted Functions of TRPV4 and Calcium Oscillations in Tissue Repair
TRPV4 helps cells repair tissue and reduce scarring by controlling calcium levels.
research Antiviral Drugs Prolong Survival in Murine Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
Antiviral drugs, especially daclatasvir, may be a new treatment for a rare skin disease, improving survival and reducing symptoms in mice.
research An ERK-Dependent Molecular Switch Antagonizes Fibrosis and Promotes Regeneration in Spiny Mice
High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
research Hair Regrowth in Two Patients with Recalcitrant Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia After Use of Topical Metformin
Topical metformin helped regrow hair in two women with a hard-to-treat scarring hair loss condition.
research Hydrogel Crosslinking Modulates Macrophages, Fibroblasts, And Their Communication During Wound Healing
Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
research Accelerated Endothelial to Mesenchymal Transition Increased Fibrosis via Deleting Notch Signaling in Wound Vasculature
Disrupting Notch signaling in blood vessels increases scarring during wound healing in mice.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the Cutaneous Cannabinoid System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research Management of Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
research Roles of Steroid Receptors in the Lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
research The Profibrogenic Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Stenotic Crohn's Disease: A New Antifibrotic Target?
Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.
research Association Between Mesenchymal Stem Cells and COVID-19 Therapy: Systematic Review and Current Trends
Using mesenchymal stem cells or their exosomes is safe for COVID-19 patients and helps improve lung healing and oxygen levels.
research Minoxidil Cannot Be Used To Target Lysyl Hydroxylases During Postnatal Mouse Lung Development: A Cautionary Note
Minoxidil does not work to inhibit lysyl hydroxylases in newborn mouse lungs.
research The Use of Auto-Antibody Testing in the Evaluation of Interstitial Lung Disease: A Practical Approach for the Pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research The Therapeutic Potential of CRTH2/DP2 Beyond Allergy and Asthma
CRTH2 antagonists might be useful for treating many conditions because they play a role in immune and inflammation responses.
research The PDGF/PDGFR Pathway as a Drug Target
The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
research Plumbagin, A Natural Compound With Several Biological Effects And Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Plumbagin may help protect cells, reduce inflammation, and has potential for treating various diseases, but more research is needed.
research Lysophosphatidic Acid and Signaling in Sensory Neurons
Lysophosphatidic acid affects sensory neurons and may cause neuropathic pain and itch.
research The Bright Side of Fibroblasts: Molecular Signature and Regenerative Cues in Major Organs
Fibroblasts, cells usually linked to tissue repair, also help regenerate various organs and their ability decreases with age. Turning adult fibroblasts back to a younger state could be a new treatment approach.
research CD201+ Fascia Progenitors Choreograph Injury Repair
CD201+ fascia progenitors are essential for wound healing and could be targeted for treating skin conditions.
research Mucosal TLR5 Activation Controls Healthspan and Longevity
Activating TLR5 in the gut can extend lifespan and improve health in aged mice.
research Role of Stem/Progenitor Cells in Reparative Disorders
Adult stem cells are important for tissue repair and have therapeutic potential, but more research is needed to fully use them.